Vulnerability identifier: #VU85974

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40610

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Superset
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization when handling CTE SQL statements. A remote user can tamper with authentication/authorization data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Superset: 2.0.0 - 2.1.1

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/jvgxpk4dbxyqtsgtl4pdgbd520rc0rot
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/27/2
http://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f678-j579-4xf5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.